El Abrazo journal issue devoted to HemisFair '68. The cover relates to David Bowen's work in the planning for the 1968 World’s Fair and especially the Youth Pavilion. HemisFair ’68, was held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio.

Photograph of the construction of the central concrete shaft of the Tower of the Americas. Workers are on the ground and at the top of the concrete shaft.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of a model of Southwestern Bell's pavilion. Printed description on the back: "Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Pavilion. Visitors to this exhibit will be treated to a lively show of the progress of communications. The past, present and future of communications will be shown, but the emphasis will be on the future."

Image of Broadway and Jones before street renovations.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of one of the amusement rides. Printed on back: "Calypso, one of nearly 20 fantastic rides that dot the landscape of Fiesta Island and the areas about the Tower of the Americas. Many of these are imported; many to be shown here for the first time."

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of a portion of the mural designed for the HemisFair theater building. Printed on back: "Carlos Merida Mural. Abstract, impelling symbolism of Carlos Merida mural in San Antonio Convention Center captures the spirit of the HemisFair '68 theme: Confluence of Civilizations in the Americas."

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an illustration of the entrance to the exhibit hall of the Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, with people coming and going from the building. Printed description on back: "Mormon Church. The Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints, known as Mormon, created this pavilion of brick, steel, cement and stone in tribute to a faith that has deep roots in the new world."

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a color drawing of people outside the Coca-Cola Pavilion at HemisFair '68. A waterway is visible in the foreground, with a lagoon cruise boat at the right.

Photograph of the HemisFair construction site dominated by the shaft of the Tower of the Americas. The tower's tophouse has not yet been put in place. In front of the tower, two carriages of the Swiss Skyride can be seen.

Photograph of the HemisFair construction site, with the shaft of the Tower of the Americas visible in the center background of the image. The tower's tophouse has not yet been put in place. In front of the tower, three carriages of the Swiss Skyride are suspended by cables and one of the canals is under construction beneath.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a color drawing of Fiesta Island, where most of the games and amusement rides were located. The drawing shows visitors enjoying a boat ride, taking the mini monorail, riding a Ferris wheel, and walking in park-like surroundings.

Image of flags of various countries lining Broadway St. near the San Antonio Light Newspaper.

Image of flags of the various countries lined on Broadway St. at the 1968 World's Fair known as HemisFair '68, held from April to October 1968 in San Antonio, Texas.

Image of downtown Broadway St. lined with flags of various countries. More than twenty countries participated in HemisFair '68 and had pavilions.

Image of flags lining Broadway and Jones Street.

Image of downtown Broadway St. at the corner of Pincus and Hardy stores.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring an image of the Ford Pavilion, one of nineteen corporate pavilions. The photograph shows people outside the circular-shaped pavilion with several automobiles on display.

6 graphic advertisements for HemisFair '68. The two largest ones show the Tower of the Americas, amusement rides and people visiting some of the cultural exhibits. The text on all of the advertisements says "Visit HemisFair 1968 World's Fair, San Antonio, Tex. Apr 6-Oct 6, '68".

Six graphic advertisements for HemisFair '68. The two largest show a group of Latin dancers and a Punch and Judy puppet show. The text on all of the advertisements says "Visit HemisFair 1968 World's Fair, San Antonio, Tex. Apr 6-Oct 6, '68".

Photograph of a billboard sign advertising the HemisFair'68 alongside of the road inviting citizens to the HemisFair'68 event. The billboard design includes a picture of the San Antonio Tower of the Americas, flags, and the U.S. Pavilion. "Dietz McLean Optical Co." is prominently displayed at the top of the billboard.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a photograph of the building used as the headquarters. Printed on the back: "Headquarters, HemisFair '68. Strung with Mexican lanterns by night, the center of HemisFair activity by day, this beautifully restored 109-year-old structure was originally the German-English School, the grammar school for the children of German families in San Antonio."

Souvenir booklet for HemisFair'68 providing general descriptions about all of the main attractions and rides with artistic illustrations and photos of architectural models. It also has a generic map of the area with information about the location and nearby accommodations.. The colorful cover illustration shows smiling characters representing many different nations dressed in national costumes.

Postcard advertising HemisFair '68, featuring a model of buildings on the fairgrounds around the Tower of the Americas in the center. Text on the back: "Tower of the Americas. Rising majestically from the 92-acre downtown HemisFair site is the 622-foor Tower of the Americas, the tallest observation tower in the Western Hemisphere. The view stretches as far as a hundred miles from the tower's revolving restaurant."

Photograph showing some of the construction site of HemisFair '68. In the background at left is the not yet completed Convention Center/Civic Center. In the foreground two workers are maintaining a construction fence.